Stay Hydrated this Summer
Staying hydrated is important all year but especially during the hot summer months. Did you know that 20% of our water consumption comes from the food we eat? The following foods have high water content, helping you to stay hydrated AND full, from EatThis, NotThat. A bonus, the majority of these can be grown in your garden.
Can be locally grown:
- Cucumber
- Zucchini
- Watermelon
- Celery
- Carrots
- Radishes
- Peaches
- Potatoes
- Broccoli
- Cantaloupe
- Eggplant
- Tomatoes
- Strawberries
- Iceberg Lettuce
- Cauliflower
Delicious but not local:
- Pineapple
- Starfruit
- Grapefruit
- Kiwi
- Jicama
Other benefits of drinking water and staying hydrated:
- Carries nutrients and oxygen to your cells
- Flushes bacteria from your bladder
- Aids digestion
- Helps prevent constipation
- Normalizes blood pressure
- Stabilizes the heartbeat
- Cushioning joints
- Protects organs and tissues